Well it should be in Savannah, where the Tybee Island Pirate Festival got things going Thursday night, and they won’t wind down till the Savannah Film Festival rolls up its red carpet to start November.

For its part, this weekend may be the busiest of the month. Pirate Fest, Picnic in the Park and Buddy Walk together could attract more than 40,000 people. And there’s more.

Tybee Pirate Festival

The Tybee Island Pirate Festival is, well, just what you’d expect from a pirate-themed festival on Tybee — colorful, fun, a little crazy. Those of you who survived Thursday night’s kickoff at The Crab Shack know what we mean. The excitement today through Sunday includes bounce houses, face painting and puppetry for kids; a circus; a “rogues and wenches” auction; and live music. Oh yeah, Mötley Crüe frontman and all-around rock legend Vince Neil will perform at 9:30 Saturday night. ’Nuff said.

Need to know: Runs 5-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday in and around The Strand. $10 and up Friday and Saturday, free Sunday, and always free for kids younger than 12. Park where you can and be prepared to walk. More info at tybeepiratefest.com.

Picnic in the Park

One of Savannah’s favorite fall gatherings, Picnic in the Park, brings together much of the city — last year 23,000 people attended — for fun and sun in Forsyth Park. Sunday’s theme is “Some Enchanted Evening.” Features include picnic and pet contests and live music, puppetry and dance. Tips for newcomers: Bring your own blankets, chairs, coolers and trash bags. No grills and no glass containers allowed. Tents should be set up on the outer sides of the green space so that other picnickers can still see and hear the concert. Be respectful of others.

Need to know: Starts 2 p.m. Sunday in Forsyth Park, downtown Savannah. Free and open to the public. Car parking on street and in city garages. Bike valet available.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest on the River is back for its 29th year, and the annual Savannah celebration will have its usual assortment of food, fireworks and wiener dogs. The racing wieners will start their engines around 10 a.m. at Morrell Park on the east end of River Street. Money raised benefits the Dachshund Rescue of North America. Learn more about the Annual Wiener Dog Race here

Need to know: Oktoberfest on the River is 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday on River Street. Free and open to the public. Parking in city garages recommended; don’t try to park on River Street.

Need to know: Registration is 8:30 a.m. Saturday; event runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Forsyth Park. $12 per person, $40 for family of four. More info at ldssga.org.

Flyin’ Pig Festival

After taking two years off, the Savannah Tire Flyin’ Pig BBQ & Music Festival returns to Pooler on Saturday. The festival includes pony rides, kids games, rock climbing, a zip line and — yes — a barbecue contest. Savannah’s Liquid Ginger leads the musical acts. Click here to learn more.

Need to know: Runs 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Pooler. $5 to get in, kids 10 and younger free. No pets allowed, but parking is free. More info at flyinpigfestival.com.

Toys For Tots

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner, and the good folks at Randy Wood Guitars in Bloomingdale are doing their part. The best little folk venue in Georgia will host the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Toys Concert, Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday. The daylong event features vehicles and seven local bands.

Need to know: Starts 10 a.m. at Randy Wood, 1304 E. U.S. 80 in Bloomingdale. Admission is a toy or monetary donation. More info at randywoodguitars.com.

Brides Against Breast Cancer

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and if you’re getting ready to tie the knot, here’s a good way to contribute. The Nationwide Tour of Gowns is stopping in Savannah this weekend. Proceeds from 1,000 designer gowns on sale will go to help women without insurance get mammograms at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital.

Visit savannahnow.com/pink for more updates, event listings, photos, videos, and giveaways happening during this month's Paint the Town Pink campaign.

Finally, here’s how to get your geek on free at Telfair Museums this weekend and beyond. Saturday and Sunday, Bank of America card customers can get into the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy free with a photo ID and valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card. And Monday starts free week for everyone at the Telfair Academy, sponsored by the city of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.